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Tensions on the Peninsula: Korea, Northeast Asia, and the United States

Experts at the Annual CNAPS Spring Forum examined tensions between Korea, Northeast Asia, and the United States.

The first panel addressed North Korea’s motivations from Pyongyang’s perspective as well as the country’s economy and military capabilities. The second panel explored views from the region with insights from Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo and Moscow. A keynote address was delivered by General John H. Tilelli, Jr.

Agenda

Introduction

Moderators

J

James B. Steinberg

Former Brookings Expert

University Professor, Social Science, International Affairs, and Law - Maxwell School, Syracuse University

Panelists

A

Alexander Lukin

Director, Center for East Asian and SCO Studies, Moscow State Institute of International Relations

J

Jae Ho Chung

Professor of International Relations, Seoul National University

M

Marcus Noland

Executive Vice President and Director of Research - Peterson Institute for International Economics

M

Michael Swaine

Senior Associate, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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